Starting OxyElite Pro!

I've used it for two bottles of it (taking a break in between) and have loved it. Along with diet and exercise of corse... Personally for me it really helped me wake up and have energy to get my workouts in before work in the morning

here is what it is_

caffeine 100 mg
Other Ingredients: Modified Starch, Gelatin, Vegetable Stearate, Silicon
Dioxide, Red 3, Blue 1, Red 40, Titanium Dioxide Color.

straight from the bottle

its overpriced caffeine

I used it, lost 13 lbs in 35 days...but now I'm taking creatine to gain size and endurance in my weight training. Eventually I will get back on oxyelite pro when I cycle off of creatine.

Does anyone know if this is available in the UK, or just the USA? I tried something called "Phen375" (at least I think that's what it was called) - I don't know if this is similar, but that had very little effect on me. I feel like I could do with some help of some kind though - but I suppose these things are not a long-term solution.

I took Reductil (Sibutramine) for a while a few years ago, and it was quite good, but it's been banned now! :ohwell:

here is what it is_

caffeine 100 mg
Other Ingredients: Modified Starch, Gelatin, Vegetable Stearate, Silicon
Dioxide, Red 3, Blue 1, Red 40, Titanium Dioxide Color.

straight from the bottle

its overpriced caffeine

It has a weird blend of herbs and things too...

Bauhinia Purpurea L. (Leaf And Pod)(Standardized For Bauhnia-Statins 1-4), Bacopa Monniera (Leaf), 1,3-Dimethylamylamine (Geranium [Stem]), Cirsium Oligophyllum (Whole Plant Extract), Rauwolscine (Rauvolfia Canescens L. [Leaf And Root])

...but I wouldn't be surprised if those didn't do anything and the effects are all from the caffeine.

I got more energy from a banana.

Save your $35 and spend $1.96 on a bunch of bananas.

OxyElite was created to make companies like GNC money.

here is what it is_

caffeine 100 mg
Other Ingredients: Modified Starch, Gelatin, Vegetable Stearate, Silicon
Dioxide, Red 3, Blue 1, Red 40, Titanium Dioxide Color.

straight from the bottle

its overpriced caffeine

Here's where I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you on this. You tackled the caffeine dosage and "other ingredients" pretty well. I'll agree with you in that the other ingredients are less significant.

However, there are 119.5mg of proprietary blends; for those of you who are unaware of what this means, in a nutshell proprietary blends refers to a handful of ingredients that composes their formula but can safely conceal the composition in an effort to deter competitors from making "knockoff" copies of their popular products.

Here is the "Proprietary Blend" listing (straight from the bottle):
- Bauhinia Purpurea L. (Leaf and Pod) Extract
Has been proven to stimulate the thyroid by converting the T4 hormones into T3 (these bring energy to cells throughout your body) -- the thyroid hormone regulates metabolism in humans and animals. That's why you'll notice that some people with various forms of thyroid disease will find it much easier to put on weight rather than getting it off.

- Bacopa (Leaf) (Bacopa Monnieri) Extract
"Used in Ayurvedic system of medicine for improving intellect/memory, treatment of anxiety and neuropharmacological disorders." (Phytomedicine, 15-02-11) -- The sole purpose of this is to enhance memory and mental awareness.

- (1,3)-Dimethylamylamine HCl
"This ingredient is like ephedrine. Its stimulant effects lie somewhere between caffeine and amphetamine. If we assume it has many of the same effects of ephedrine (which is a pretty safe assumption), then it will decrease appetite, increase metabolic rate, increase energy and focus during exercise and increase performance in some instances - depending upon the type of activity and conditions. Users report exactly these effects. However, unlike ephedrine, there are no studies on performance or weight loss with '1,3' or geranium, so no one knows for sure if it has these effects. All of these effects will be enhanced by caffeine. " (Mark Gilbert, Nutritionist and Supplement Specialist).

- Cirsium Oligophyllum (Plant) Extract
The cirsium oligophyllum, or CE, extract is highly stimulated by caffeine in its direct affects on fat reduction in patients and subjects who supplemented with the CE extract according to a scientific study conducted by members of Kao Corporation's Biological Science Laboratories over in Japan.

- Yohimbe (Pausinystalia Johimbe) Bark Extract (Contains Rauwolscine HCl)
"Yohimbe is the name of an evergreen tree that is found in Zaire, Cameroon, and Gabon. The bark of yohimbe contains a chemical called yohimbine, which is used to make medicine... It is also used for athletic performance, weight loss, exhaustion, chest pain, high blood pressure, low blood pressure that occurs when standing up, diabetic nerve pain, and for depression along with certain other medications" (U.S. National Library of Medicine: National Instutes of Health).
I must say, from the research that I've done, yohimbe appears to be the least safe of all the other components of OxyElite Pro (OEP). One of the most significant side effects is an increase in blood pressure.

Disclaimer:
It appears that the majority of its ingredients are enhanced by caffeine, which each capsule contains 100mg of. I must warn those of you who would like to take this to SERIOUSLY NOT ABUSE THIS SUPPLEMENT. Take ONLY as directed on the bottle, they do this for your safety. An 8-week cycle should be the maximum amount of time you're on it.
Don't stack with USP's Jack3d, unless you really want to die.

Conclusion:
From my experience, to date, with this product, I have found that it is effective. My weight loss achievements have been very successful thus far after having supplemented with this product. It's really NOT for everyone. If I had any other health problems, I would definitely steer clear of OEP. I've worked very hard for the past month and I've logged my physical stats each morning upon waking; it wasn't until I began supplementing with OEP (on top of my rigorous exercise regime) that I was able to break away from 220 lbs.

Of course, this topic will appear to be always up for debate. I've read far too many successful testimonials along with my own advancements with this product to subject it to slander.

More debates (other website/forum):
http://anabolicminds.com/forum/supplements/157617-oxyelite-pro-tainted.html

Sources:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10619390
http://www.thyroid.org/patients/brochures/Thyroid_and_Weight.pdf
http://thyroid.about.com/library/links/blthyroid.htm
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20850955
http://fitnessinventor.com/questions/213-what-is-1-3-dimethylamylamine-hcl
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=3971853&page=1 (unrelated testimony to 1,3-dimethylamylamine effects)
http://www.biolsci.org/v05p0311.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/759.html#FoodInteractions

here is what it is_

caffeine 100 mg
Other Ingredients: Modified Starch, Gelatin, Vegetable Stearate, Silicon
Dioxide, Red 3, Blue 1, Red 40, Titanium Dioxide Color.

straight from the bottle

its overpriced caffeine

Here's where I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you on this. You tackled the caffeine dosage and "other ingredients" pretty well. I'll agree with you in that the other ingredients are less significant.

However, there are 119.5mg of proprietary blends; for those of you who are unaware of what this means, in a nutshell proprietary blends refers to a handful of ingredients that composes their formula but can safely conceal the composition in an effort to deter competitors from making "knockoff" copies of their popular products.

actually, what proprietary blend usually means with these mystery products is they dont have to divulge how much or how little of each ingredient is added....hey folks...do what you want but in the end this stuff is caffeine...if the placebo effect helps and you want to pay ...go ahead...but I wouldnt be putting anything in my body that claims to screw around with my thyroid

here is what it is_

caffeine 100 mg
Other Ingredients: Modified Starch, Gelatin, Vegetable Stearate, Silicon
Dioxide, Red 3, Blue 1, Red 40, Titanium Dioxide Color.

straight from the bottle

its overpriced caffeine

Here's where I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you on this. You tackled the caffeine dosage and "other ingredients" pretty well. I'll agree with you in that the other ingredients are less significant.

However, there are 119.5mg of proprietary blends; for those of you who are unaware of what this means, in a nutshell proprietary blends refers to a handful of ingredients that composes their formula but can safely conceal the composition in an effort to deter competitors from making "knockoff" copies of their popular products.

actually, what proprietary blend usually means with these mystery products is they dont have to divulge how much or how little of each ingredient is added....hey folks...do what you want but in the end this stuff is caffeine...if the placebo effect helps and you want to pay ...go ahead...but I wouldnt be putting anything in my body that claims to screw around with my thyroid

I suppose you put it into better words than I; I certainly made it sound much more confusing than it really had to be. Regardless, if they disclosed the exact dosage of each ingredient then they would be surrendering the "recipe", so to speak. The objective is not to trick or cheat people into thinking that their product actually works but to obscure the formula as it's what makes the product unique.

The same goes for any other consumed good. Look at the nutritional facts and ingredients, I can tell you that they never divulge the dosage of each constituent.

with all due respect the reason is exactly that they want you to think the product actually works magically but we could debate that all day......these kinds of products come and go everyday...if you are over 18 and want to use them, good. If there was an actual pill or supplement that really worked it would be all over the news and in every topic all day long....this product is caffiene....the symptons are all linked directly to caffeine....but hey....its a free world. good luck

Two days ago I bought whey at GNC and they gave me a 10 capsule bottle of OEP for free. I took Phenorex when the fittness expo people gave me a handful of sample packets, so I am slightly familiar with this type of product. Anyways... I took one capsule yesterday morning. It didn't seem to kick-in until an hour later once I'd gotten to work. At first I thought it wasn't working since Phenorex had kicked-in about 15 minutes after taking it.

OEP jazzed me up a lot. A big wave over 5-6 hours. Built up to the most buzzy peak gradually, and slowly came back down. That being said, the peak was too intense for me. It was distracting at work (I am an office assistant). I felt like I had to watch myself when interacting with others. Talking fast, fidgeting, that sort of thing. I didn't feel more thirsty but kept better track of of my water intake to make sure I got 8+ spread out through the day,

It certainly does something to your body. What the ingredients specifically do to your thyroid and other systems, I don't know, but it was similiar to my phenorex experience, just stronger. Same side effects for me. Sweating more, the amp'ed up feeling, no crash, and appetite supressant.

I don't expect the pill to make me lose weight. I expect ithe caffine and whatever their special formula, is to give my metabolism a little revving for the day (or three_ never done more than 3 days in a row) and the appetite supressant. Its a tool to use spareingly for a kick in the butt.

Two days ago I bought whey at GNC and they gave me a 10 capsule bottle of OEP for free. I took Phenorex when the fittness expo people gave me a handful of sample packets, so I am slightly familiar with this type of product. Anyways... I took one capsule yesterday morning. It didn't seem to kick-in until an hour later once I'd gotten to work. At first I thought it wasn't working since Phenorex had kicked-in about 15 minutes after taking it.

OEP jazzed me up a lot. A big wave over 5-6 hours. Built up to the most buzzy peak gradually, and slowly came back down. That being said, the peak was too intense for me. It was distracting at work (I am an office assistant). I felt like I had to watch myself when interacting with others. Talking fast, fidgeting, that sort of thing. I didn't feel more thirsty but kept better track of of my water intake to make sure I got 8+ spread out through the day,

It certainly does something to your body. What the ingredients specifically do to your thyroid and other systems, I don't know, but it was similiar to my phenorex experience, just stronger. Same side effects for me. Sweating more, the amp'ed up feeling, no crash, and appetite supressant.

I don't expect the pill to make me lose weight. I expect ithe caffine and whatever their special formula, is to give my metabolism a little revving for the day (or three_ never done more than 3 days in a row) and the appetite supressant. Its a tool to use spareingly for a kick in the butt.

First, if I may, you should consider purchasing Whey and other supplements through Amazon or another online website, they’re typically much cheaper. The Whey that I buy would normally cost $77.99 at GNC whereas the same product on Amazon costs me $45.83 with free 2-day shipping. Just a suggestion, sometimes going to pick the product up at a store can be easier though.

I can’t speak to Phenorex at all since I haven’t tried it. On the third day of supplementing OEP, I felt an immediate need to exercise and had sporadic bursts of energy for the first few hours. I would compare the feeling to that of what an amphetamine, such as Adderall, would give me. On Day 4, I shifted my dosage to 1 pill in the morning and 1 before the gym. On Day 5, I supplemented 2 doses in the morning and 1 before the gym. By day 4, I no longer felt the jittery feelings or excessive bursts of energy.
I do still feel more awake though and I won’t be working in an office again for another couple of weeks from now so I’ll see how that fares; I’ll also be interested to see how I do when I get to class.

The appetite suppressant lasts for around 6 hours or so for me, I would advise anyone dosing more than one capsule not to take it after 12 PM as the suppressant will affect your appetite for dinner and it will be difficult for you to stomach food.

I think that the results of OEP varies drastically from person-to-person. I can attest to ladykate7’s claims in that OEP will give you tons of energy, sometimes even a bit excessive. I haven’t gotten that feeling for a few days now though, even when taking double-doses in the morning when I wake up.

I just started this on the 11th. The first day It made me super jittery but I began drinking lots of water to control that. Also the first day was a terrible day because I ended up not having time to excerise it off, however I did get a lot accomplished at work that day (LOL). I haven't felt jittery again, but then again I have made time to excerise 45 minutes after taking the pill no matter what. The appettie supressant works really well, however I make sure I eat. I'm not expecting to lose a massive amount a weight in a short period of time, I just wanted a little boost in functioning. I have 4 children ages 7 and under, work full time, iin graduate school, and do volunteer work. This actually allows me to get every thing done and sleep well at night. But i guess it's too early for me to really post so I will check back in two weeks. Drink lots of water and get in some type of activity.

you should not take this garbage. it is terrible for you.